Google Maps for Android (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
New project has to do with placing markers on a map and managing these markers (add, retrieve, view, update, delete).
I never did a project with maps. So let’s get started. Starting point is google documentation.
1. Looks like I have to generate a key that will be used during dev process. And later generate release key.
2. Followed instructions and received a 40 char key for using google map APIs v2 and geolocation API. This involved creating a project and reading licenses.
https://code.google.com/apis/console/?noredirect&pli=1#project:940879255152:access
3. Next fundamental step is to read about MAP on google play services http://developer.android.com/google/play-services/maps.html
My goal is to find a working running example that I can use as a starting point.
4. Before doing step 3 I have to do step 4. Setup google play services sdk
http://developer.android.com/google/play-services/setup.html
5. Downloaded sample project from google play API. Running this project requires to put in my own key. 30 min after this still doesn;t run. Research.
HERE: in case of error with the key i have to uninstall and clear data from the device. Learned hard (semi) way.
Ok, sample project is working. One glitch remains: My location is never initialized. I have to tap my location icon to make it to go where I am otherwise I am in (0, 0).
